V65 MPG Questions

[gary_hackathorn]

I have used Kreeme on tank before.  It seemed to work.  That was about 20 years ago when I worked on that bike.

I will try the Sea Foam to see if that will work.  (Probably not but I already payed for it.)

I will be out of town for a while before I can start on this project.  

Just out of curiosity is it possible that varnish could cause the carb to run rich.  If so how?

Thanks for your input.

[gary_hackathorn]

Here is an update on my v65.  I replaced the air filter, fuel filter, changed the oil and replaced the oil filter.  I ran a can of Sea Foam though the tank.  I took of the air cleaner and upper air box and sprayed carburetor cleaner into the carbs.  I changed the spark plugs.

The last tank I ran I got 35 mpg before I was getting 25 mpg.  This is a big improvement.  Much more like what I have seen for bikes of this displacement and level of performance.

[Greg Cothern]

Gary probably wont make it run rich, however will decrease performance if bad enough, and cause you to twist more to overcome it and could drop fuel economy.

[antman]

If the 35MPG you got was some in town and some highway I would say you are right were you should hope to be.  If you were all highway miles then you may be able to get a bit more by going through and adjusting your carbs.  Small adjustments on the pilot screws, carb sync, etc... can all add up.  

Glad to hear you are saving gas now that it is near $2...  

Anthony